World Ushers in 2012, With a Bang! [PHOTOS]

Colorful bursts -- not only of fireworks but also of creativity -- were on display all around the globe this weekend as our world of more than 7 billion people appeared explosively happy to see 2011 go and 2012 come. Check out the amazing pyrotechnics.

Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year on Sunday.REUTERS/Daniel Munoz

Fireworks explode during the New Year celebration on Red Square in Moscow on Sunday.REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva

January is typically one of the strongest months of the year for stocks. In 60 of the past 83 years, the S&P 500 has closed the year in the same direction as it finished the month of January, according to S&P Indices.REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang

Women use sparklers to draw "2012" for photographers, in front of a house, as they celebrate New Year's Eve in Manila, Philippines, on Saturday.REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco

Fireworks explode over Marina Bay during New Year celebrations in Singapore on Sunday.REUTERS/Tim Chong

Fireworks explode from Taiwan's tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, during New Year celebrations in Taipei on Sunday.REUTERS/Shengfa Lin

Revelers take part in the New Year's Eve celebration in the Times Square shopping center -- not in New York but in Hong Kong -- on Saturday.REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

A white Fiat van rammed into pedestrians outside enjoying a late afternoon stroll on Las Ramblas in Barcelona on Thursday killing at least 13 people and leaving hundreds injured. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack.